Payroll Officer

Providing specialist guidance on a range of pay related matters including weekly run of high volume payroll to ensure efficient, accurate and timely delivery. Providing advice to colleagues on a range of pay related matters, and working closely as part of the team to plan and implement legislative, procedural and system changes. Client Details Fast growing SME business with good progression opportunities. Description Processing high volumes of payroll information for weekly payroll Calculation , checking and balancing payroll in preparation for BACS submission Timely processing of high volumes of new starters and leavers, importing timesheets and deductions Accurate calculation of holiday pay Calculation of statutory payments to include SSP, SMP, SPP and other payments as is required Making payroll adjustments as is necessary Resolution of pay queries Calculations of deductions of earnings orders for payment to be made to relevant authorities Liaison with external agencies such as the HMRC or the DWP on complex payroll matters Provision of specialist guidance on a range of pay and tax related matters Preparing and issuing payslips and P45's Updating of the weekly payroll in line with standard procedures Any adhoc tasks as is required by the Financial Manager Ensuring a professional service is delivered across the organisation To deal with sensitive matters professionally, upholding confidentiality at all times Profile Previous experience of high volume weekly payrolls Sound knowledge of all aspects of payroll legislation IT literate, including Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) Attention to detail Previous experience with Pegasus Opera is desirable Formal payroll qualification is desirable Job Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/75332175